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Who should pay for the infrastructure and municipal work associated with growth? Diamond Valley’s Committee of the Whole examined off-site levies, vacant residential land and the proposed renaming of part of Hubert Street.
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At the June 10 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council reviewed the Town’s Infrastructure Master Plan. While the discussion included roads, utilities, buildings, and future growth, the underlying question was simple: how do we maintain the infrastructure we already depend on while planning responsibly for the future?
Learn how Diamond Valley residents can find Council agendas, public hearings, and Question Period information before deadlines pass. Civic Tools Series Part 2 helps you engage earlier and more effectively.
Learn how Diamond Valley residents can ask stronger, more effective Council questions. This practical Civic Tools guide helps you better engage on growth, taxes, water, and local planning.
Sustainable Infrastructure Series Part 1: How Small Municipal Buildings Can Save Big Energy Practical design ideas that reduce long-term operating costs Many municipal buildings operate quietly in the background of community life — parks maintenance shops, equipment storage buildings, and service garages. These facilities may not attract much attention, but they often remain in use
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Sustainability is often framed as something governments must create. In reality, the most durable sustainability already exists long before policy enters the conversation. It lives in households that repair rather than replace.In residents who conserve water because they understand its limits.In communities that value long-term thinking over short-term gain. The role of governance is not
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I attended the candidates’ forum last week to hear firsthand how each candidate envisions leading our community into the future. While it was encouraging to hear water conservation, responsible development, and fiscal management come up time and again, much of the language sounded familiar. Yet, in between the well-rehearsed phrases, there were subtle shifts that